Via 3P TFEVO Weibo account we have a look at the color prototype of TE-01 Hot Fire (Masterpiece Scaled TLK Hot Rod). This a very impressive and movie-accurate TLK Hot Rod which, according to what we can see from the images, has got an excellent level of detail, and even the back of the figure looks very solid and with only a bit of kibble. It is made to be on scale with the new Masterpiece Movie figures like Bumblebee. You can check out the new images after the jump and then sound off at the 2005 Boards!

We had previously reported the amazing Retailer Incentive Cover of Transformers: Optimus Prime #16 by Marcelo Matere and now, Marcelo has shared the inks of this art via his Facebook account. This art features Optimus Prime and a menacing Onix Prime. This issue brings us the return of this dangerous Prime and the consequences on the story are not going to be good for anybody. OPTIMUS PRIME #16 (W) John Barber (A) Kei Zama (CA) Marcelo Matere The Falling, Part 2: The arrival of Onyx Prime throws Cybertron into chaos-because he hasn’t come alone. Onyx’s treacherous companion forces Soundwave to » Continue Reading.

Power Of The Primes and Transformers: Authentics are hitting German retail according to several reports of our 2005 Boards members. TFW2005 member PlexDirector first discovered wave 1 of the Power of the Primes Prime Masters, Legends and Deluxes at Toys”R”Us in downtown Essen last Friday. TFW2005 member Murasame also found them and the Authentics “Bravo” figures at TRU in Bielefeld on Saturday, these ones labeled as “TF Genetarions Project Storm”. Finally, our very own Nevermore found not only wave 1 of the Prime Masters, Legends and Deluxes, but also the Voyagers and the Leaders at TRU in Duisburg-Meiderich. Here is the price » Continue Reading.

Thanks to artist Emiliano Santalucia we can share some Power Of The Primes Evolution Rodimus Prime Concept Sketches for your viewing pleasure. The images surfaced via Emiliano Santalucia’s Facebook account. We have 2 concept sketches of Rodimus Prime combination sequence and his alt mode. Keep in mind that these are very quick concept sketches and not full designs, but quick renderings to present the idea, to be refined later. You can check out the mirrored images attached to this news post and then sound off at the 2005 Boards!

Courtesy of their page on Facebook page, Imaginarium Art shared new images on several project they have been working on. First up is their humongous Nemesis Prime statue, which features a base with a tank being crushed under Prime in a very menacing pose. It appears information on release date and pricing is coming soon, so those of you interested in this statue should stay tuned. Next is their Ironhide statue that is currently in development at this time. They have shared some images of a very detailed full body render that is not posed. Check out all the » Continue Reading.

American singer and star actress of Bumblebee: The Movie, Hailee Steinfeld arrived at the 2018 Grammy Awards, rocking a beautiful white dress and purple boots (pictured) and was ushered aside for a little chat with billboard.com’s Keith Caulfield. Billboard: One last question. You are in the new Bumblebee movie. It’s coming, I think, at the end of this year. Are you going to be singing with the car? I’m just wondering. Hailee: There may be a little plot twist. Bumblebee actually might be singing. The movie takes place in the 80s and there are some incredible 80s references in terms » Continue Reading.

Back in last November, we broke the news regarding Pop Culture Shock acquiring Hasbro License to manufacture statues based on Transformers Franchise. Yesterday, reps from PCS visited StatueForum.com to giveaway additional details regarding what they have planned. Some of the highlights are as follows: G1 Transformers based statues are coming in 2018. Statues will be cartoon accurate like Pop Culture Shock’s Filmation He-Man series. Ideas on what sort of statues will be made were taken from Transformers fansites. Both small scale and large scale Transformers statues will be made. What characters would you like to see in PCS » Continue Reading.

PreviewsWorld have updated their listings with the retailer incentive cover for Optimus Prime issue 16. This variant cover, sporting art by the unrivaled Marcelo Matere, shows Optimus Prime with his hands bound before the menacing figure of Onyx Prime, with the latter’s inspiration by Deathsaurus or Beast Hunters Darksteel being particularly strong here. Check it out attached to this post.

Thanks to 2005 Boards member primalxconvoy we have scans of the Takara Tomy Legends LG-58 Autobot Clones & LG-59 Blitzwing In-Package Manga. These short mini-manga/comic is places in the Japanese Legends universe, and bring us a backup story for each character. The LG-58 Autobot Clones 2-page story introduces the clones and we have a surprise to see that Spike was in fact, the good old G1 Old Snake (Cobra Commander) in disguise. The LG-59 Blitzwing 4-page Manga brings us Blitzwing and his Bigfight Partner Drone (redeco of Titans Return Shuffler) in an adventure facing what seems to be Blitzwing drones in dark green color, a » Continue Reading.

Via the Facebook page of Hobbymizer Hong Kong we have our first look at Mastermind Creations Masterpiece styled Vortex figure. This looks to be the first release for their “Assultus” set which was announced back in September. This Masterpiece inspired Vortex figure is shown here in helicopter mode, robot mode and his arm mode as well. The combiner hands are built into the figures legs, which means that there will be limited parts forming but also no scramble city options. No word on release date just yet, but you can follow along in the ongoing thread after the jump!

Nevermore is back with another list of Hasbro Transformers movie series based toys for 2018 which includes the Studio Series as well as Bumblebee: The Movie. This new list confirms several additional info regarding the upcoming figures. But the biggest news comes in a form of a new Voyager Class figure for Studio Series. Denoted with a code name titled as Destroyer, the item carries the Hasbro code E0755. Meanwhile, the code name Stryker is seemingly confirmed as Bumblebee which may feature a possible dancing robot figure. Additionally, the list reverts Hero Vision to Bee Vision as it was <a » Continue Reading.

Via Weibo user 爆料人小明 we have a look at a possible test shot of Movie Studio Series Grimlock. We have a single image of what seems to be the expected new Movie Studio Series Leader Class mold Grimlock. No official confirmation about it, so take it with a grain of salt. You can check out the image after the jump and then let us know what you think at the 2005 Boards.

Via the Twitter feed of vb_amecomi, we have a look at the cover artwork for the Japanese market release of IDW’s Transformers comics. This volume collects the IDW ongoing story arcs Chaos Theory and Police Action, originally released back in 2011 as issues #19-23, #25, #27, and #29 of the ongoing, and featuring some of James Roberts’ first stories set back in the early days of Cybertron. For its Japanese release, the volume features new cover artwork by Kazumasa Yasukuni, depicting the likes of Hot Rod, Wheelie, Garnak, Bob, Sunstreaker and Ironhide! Check out the artwork attached to this post.

Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner has been inducted to LIMA (Licensing Industry Merchandiser’s Association) Hall Of Fame. This coveted trophy is not an easy one to acquire, but Mr. Goldner has been inducted for kick-starting a new goldenage at Hasbro with his vision (Brand Blueprint) which started with the 2007 Live Action Transformers Movie. Goldner has been instrumental in creating a global entertainment force that crossed the US$5-billion mark in revenue two years ago for the first time in the company’s history. In addition to his CEO duties, Brian Goldner also acts as an executive producer for the Transformers Movie Series. Brian » Continue Reading.

Power Of The Primes figures continue surfacing around the world. Thanks to 2005 Boards member Pavol Palat we can report that Power Of The Primes Wave 1 Legends & Prime Master Were Spotted in Slovak and Czech Republic. The figures were spotted at Dracik stores in Slovak and Czech Republic. The POTP Prime Masters are sold for 7 Euros and Legends are sold for 12 Euros. They also got the elusive TLK Wave 4 Deluxe Cogman. Happy hunting for all fans in Slovak and Czech Republic! Keep reporting your sightings all around the world at the 2005 Boards!

Following the Transformers Tie Advanced X1 Darth Vader we finally have color images of the second installment in Takara’s Star Wars Powered By Transformers line: The Transformers Millennium Falcon. The images surfaced via TaoBao user【MOMO模玩】.As it was rumored before, the Millennium Falcon splits in 2 robots: Chewbacca and Han Solo. They come with the iconic Chewbacca’s bow and Han Solo’s blaster which are also part of the highly detailed vehicle mode. The set will include 2 mini-figures of the characters. These figures are sure a great improvement compared to the first Hasbro’s Star Wars Transformers Millennium Falcon in 2006. You can check » Continue Reading.

Toyhax dropped by again and gave us an update for their newest label sets. Here is what Delta Star of Toyhax has to share with us: “We’ve been gone for a while, but we’re back with 32 new sets that will blow your minds! We’ll start things off with a whole new section for the Power of the Primes line: Dreadwind; Slug; Swoop; Jazz ….including an alternate set for a G2-inspired POTP Jazz set; We also have more sets for Titans Return figures, this time for Slugslinger and Wingspan (including weapons!) Just » Continue Reading.

Thanks to 2005 Boards member f-primusunicron we can report that The Last Knight Deluxe Cogman was spotted at Colombian retail. Deluxe Cogman, the only figure in TLK fourth and final Deluxe wave, was found in “Almacenes Exito” a chain store that almost never gets exclusives or later waves but this time brought the elusive figure. A very nice surprise considering that TLK toyline seemed over in many Latin American countries where many of the last waves didn’t get to retail stores. Cogman is priced $128.800 Colombian pesos which is about 46,37 bucks making it an expensive figure for a Deluxe. Happy hunting » Continue Reading.

Over the weekend, Hasbro has applied for a new Transformers related trademark at the United States Patent And Trademark Office*. Titled as Transformers Botbots, we currently have no idea what this is all about. The only close sounding reveal is the recently listed Transformers Clip Bots. Technical Details: Trademark: Transformers Botbots Trademark ID: 87767842 Goods And Services: Toy figures; toy robots convertible into other visual toy forms Status: New Application Status Date: 2018-01-27 Party Name: Hasbro, Inc. Party Type: 10 – Original Applicant *Note: USPTO website is undergoing maintenance at the moment and is unavailable to view the listing.